[Taocow PBEM] [Alex and Vesper] Book 3 - Chapter XVII

[Aaron Clausen]

Sorry, just typing up yours now.

On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Karl Prosek <karl.prosek at gmail.com> wrote:
> OOC: Did I miss a post? I haven't seen a response to Oz's orders to take the
> ship up and man the rails.
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 3:31 PM, Aaron Clausen <mightymartianca at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> OOC: I was hoping Ted's player would respond, but I gather he's having
>> some Internet issues, so we'll plug on.
>>
>>
>> >>> [Alex]
>> >>> "We just cleared to the ground floor of the building, encountered one
>> >>> of
>> >>> these creatures and engaged. They are using humans for something,"
>> >>> Alex
>> >>> answers. "Hoping that we might be able to get some assistance with
>> >>> them."
>> >>>
>> >>> "We have a teammate who is a prisoner of theirs," she continues.
>> >>> [/Alex]
>>
>> >> [GM]
>> >> "I'll relay it to Sir Osmar," the radio operator says. A few moments
>> >> later there's the sound of gunfire... a lot of gunfire, coming from
>> >> the radio.
>> >>
>> >> "We're under attack!" the operator says. "I'll restore contact as soon
>> >> as I can." The link goes dead.
>> >>
>> >> It's pretty clear Alex and Vesper are not going to get any assistance.
>> >> [/GM]
>>
>> > [Vesper]
>> > "Sounds like we are on our own for a bit. Alright these Malig have the
>> > advantage in tech but it does look like underneath the tech they are
>> > as vulnerable as any human. Which is thankfully a good thing. If we
>> > are able to remain cautious and quick I am hoping we can get back
>> > to the others. Just need to get our bearings once we are out of this
>> > building."
>> > [/Vesper]
>>
>> > [Alex]
>> > "Maldita sea," Alex wears. The scout then closes her eyes and a
>> > memory comes up of hew previous team being ambushed. "Louissa
>> > is our team mate. We need to try to rescue her."
>> >
>> > "Going to have to hit the ground running because there are possibly
>> > hundreds of them while there are only two of us," Alex continues.
>> > "As long as you are touching me, don't forget that you will not be
>> > effected by energy weapons. Projectile weapons, except rail guns,
>> > tend to inflict less damage. If we see any armed with rail guns or
>> > heavy grenade we need to drop them first."
>> >
>> > "Alex to Ted, do you receive us?"
>> > [/Alex]
>>
>> [GM]
>> There is no response from Ted.
>> [/GM]
>>
>> > [Vesper]
>> > "Alright, I can still try and keep us hidden as we go along. This is
>> > more a stealth operation with so many enemies."
>> >
>> > Vesper looked to his familiars, "You need to help out with this."
>> > Vesper waited to see if Alex was able to get through to the ship.
>> > [/Vesper]
>>
>> > [Alex]
>> > "The ship has its own problems at the moment," the red headed
>> > ranger states. "I am trying to see if Ted answers me and see if
>> > maybe he can help us with a plan."
>> >
>> > Takes a moment or two before continuing, "Whatever plan we use,
>> > we are going to have to stealthy. We need to try to keep an escape
>> > route if possible. Can always try from another direction."
>> > [/Alex]
>>
>> [GM]
>> The families debate among themselves furiously as Vesper and Alex try
>> to come up with a plan. During this whole time, Alex has no contact
>> with Ted, so at least at the moment he will not be able to assist
>> them.
>>
>> Finally the man who seems to be the leader steps forward. "We will
>> help you," the man says, "if you take us with you. We know secret ways
>> down below the autos in the basement. Maybe Maligs haven't found it, I
>> haven't seen it since I was a child. All the men, thirty of us, and
>> some woman who have no children, they come to, maybe ten more. But you
>> must promise right now you take us away from this place."
>>
>> The rest of the families shout their agreement. "Take us!" they shout
>> and plead. Two women near Alex shout out "We help with fighting, but
>> take our children!"
>> [/GM]
>>
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>> Aaron Clausen
>> mightymartianca at gmail.com
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